2550 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL, USA

• 21.96-29.28 per hour
• Hourly
• Eligible for paid time off and holiday pay based on hours worked

The DeKalb County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Nurse to work part time (up to 3 days, 22.5 hours per week). Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Public Health Nurse provides direct patient care within various public health programs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• One year experience in health care or community services setting required.
• Previous experience in public health (especially in women’s health) preferred.
• Ability to be organized, flexible, problem solve and be part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly establish and maintain positive relationships with the public and employees.
• May require some early evening hours.

• Works in the Family Planning program, assisting in exams as well as testing and treating infections, pregnancy testing, counseling and education, assisting with birth control choices including long-acting methods.
• Assists with communicable disease investigations and reporting.
• Provides nursing professional services to various programs as needed in the Community Health and Prevention Division.